X Minus One - "The Light" (Old Time Radio, 1957)

X Minus One presents “The Light,” episode 117, originally broadcast on NBC Radio Network on October 24, 1957. Adapted by William Welch from a Poul Anderson short story, the drama features Karl Weber as the narrator, with David Kerman as Captain Baird and Bob Hastings as Hernandez.In the immediate shadow of Sputnik 1, a three-man U.S. expedition reaches the Moon during a tense race for space prestige. Near the lunar Alps and crater Plato, an eerie light and disturbing evidence in the dust force the explorers to balance scientific curiosity, mission safety, and the danger of international misunderstanding.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:46 Original Broadcast20:48 ClosingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/x-minus-one-old-time-radio--7222646/support.Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio